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SUNNOV 1
7:00 PM
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Fall Brawl: Improv Cage Match!

An autumnal tournament of Portland's best improv teams! Who will fall? Who will be squashed? And who will rise above as the golden gourds of Portland improv! Step into the cornucopia of comedy!!!

4 teams will perform, and you, the audience, will vote to determine who will move on to the Championships on December 6th!***This show is free to current students who present a student ID card at the door***
FRINOV 6
NOV 6–NOV 8 · Hours not provided
💰 $22Craft FairsWorkshopsFood & DrinkMakers

Sacred Sheep 2026

Sacred Sheep is an annual event celebrating our maker’s community. With a focus on local artisans, organizers Ritual Dyes aim to create an inclusive, community-minded space for fiber enthusiasts. Sacred Sheep is held in November in Portland, Oregon and is comprised of a marketplace for maker vendors, meet-ups, food, classes and more.

FRINOV 13
9:00 PM
Improv

X-Prov: Improvised X-Files

X-Prov is a fully improvised, never-before-seen episode of the X-Files where you choose the case and your favorite FBI agents solve a brand new mystery. Is the truth really out there?

Remember the X-Files? What if you got to see one more episode, never before seen and never to be seen again?

In X-Prov, the audience decides which X-File agents Mulder and Scully will investigate. This completely improvised homage to America’s favorite conspiracy-laden ‘90s procedural will feature shadowy government organizations, small-town secrets, and at least one unexplainable creature.

Featuring Tessa Waring as seen in Group Shower as Scully, Mo Merrill as seen waiting for the bus on Glisan as Mulder, and a supporting cast of Kickstand favorites.

So ask yourself: Do you want to believe?
THUNOV 5
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Cultural HeritageWorkshopsCraftsMakersFood & DrinkKids (5-11)Holidays & Seasonal

STEAM Lab: Sugar Skulls

Aloha Community Library17445 SW Farmington Rd, Suite 26A

Create an edible sugar skull, or calavera de azúcar, a confection molded from sugar paste and decorated for the Mexican celebration for the Day of the Dead (Día de los muertos). Learn about the history and significance of sugar skulls while decorating your own pre-made calaverita to keep or honor a loved one!

Quantities are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. For children ages 5 and up with adult supervision.

THUNOV 5
4:00 PM
+1 dates
Craft FairsCraftsMakersCocktailsHolidays & SeasonalNightlife & Social

First Thursday Crafts & Cocktails

Join Urban Art Network for a special holiday edition of First Thursday inside Portland’s iconic McMenamins Crystal Ballroom! For two festive nights, we’re bringing together an incredible lineup of local artists, makers, and small businesses for a one-of-a-kind indoor holiday market.

Shop handmade goods and unique gifts, grab a cocktail, and spend the evening supporting Portland’s creative community, all while exploring one of the city’s most iconic venues.

Whether you’re getting a head start on holiday shopping, looking for something uniquely Portland, or just want a fun night out, Crafts & Cocktails is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season!

Website: https://urbanartnetwork.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstthursdayportland/
SATNOV 28
11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Drop-inMusicFood & DrinkCraft FairsPartiesMakers

Mountain Timber Market Third Anniversary

We’re celebrating three wonderful years at Mountain Timber Market, and you’re invited to the party!

Join us for a festive day filled with local shopping, live music, giveaways, good food, and plenty of reasons to celebrate.

Shop our Pop-Up Market featuring local vendors and makers
Enjoy live music throughout the celebration
Giveaways!
Grab a bite from your favorite Market vendors
Soak up the riverfront views and enjoy a day at the Market
Three years of food, friends, local businesses, and memories wouldn’t be possible without you. Come celebrate, shop small, and help us make our third anniversary one to remember!

We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

WEDNOV 4
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
RSVP requiredMakersWorkshops

Intro to Prusa 3D Printing -- Adult Maker Time

Space is limited; every participant must be signed up in advance to reserve a spot.

Join us at the Creative Learning Room to learn a new skill, and meet friendly people. The program will focus exclusively on an introduction to 3D printing with our Prusa printers. As a result, other equipment will not be available for public use during this time.

SATNOV 21
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
+1 dates
Drop-inCeramicsMakersCraft Fairs

Made and Found Makers Market

Lovett Deconstruction & Salvage Shop4315 NW St Helens Rd

Lovett Deconstruction and Salvage Shop's annual makers market — Made and Found — is almost here. This year features 30+ local vendors committed to sustainable practices, specializing in secondhand, new heirlooms, and upcycled goods.

Vendor highlights include Kohai Ceramics, Vitrelux Glassworks, Vibrant Valley Farm, Buji Butter, Chatley Tea, Attic Journals, and many more local makers, including clothing designers, floral artists, candle makers, jewelry artists, wood turners, upcycled knitwear magicians, and more. It's an awe-inspiring collection of local people making great gifts.

Made and Found takes place at Lovett Deconstruction's HQ—an incredible space filled with found objects, reclaimed lumber, architectural salvage, art, and an awe-inspiring collection of collections.

Made and Found is family-friendly and free to attend.

SUNNOV 22
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
💰 $10+Stand-UpImprovVarietyLGBTQ+Talks & LecturesCultural Heritage

Be Gay Do Crime: LGBT Storytelling

Fuse Theatre Ensemble - The Back Door Theater4319 Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard

Cited by The Portland Mercury as "One of the funniest (and most educational) comedy shows in town": Comedy, queer history, and dangerously delightful shenanigans collide at Be Gay Do Crime.

July features a Know Your Rights presentation by community activist Frances Portillo, with scenarios acted out in sections by the featured BIPOC improv troupe Brown Sugar.

**This presentation is specifically geared towards allies wanting to know more about how to support their immigrant and BIPOC neighbors and community members.**

Also featuring the talents of local comedians and performers, including:

  • Stand-up comedy from Lindy Tongol (Host of qu eer, BIPOC show House Party)
  • Improv from Brown Sugar
  • Stand-up from Julia Corral (host of Comedy in the Park, House Party, and Bruja-ja)

July's show will be hosted by Jane Dillinger and Jenna Britann.

Tickets are GAYAF — give as you’re able, friend. Ticket sales will go towards compensating the hosts and performers. All additional tips collected during the show will support a different local community non-profit organization each month.

(Please note, this show is about history and adult themes, and adult content is often included, including themes of violence, racial discrimination, homophobia, sexual violence, sexual content, drug use, mature language, etc. There are also "dishonorable guests" whose comedy or artistic material could include similar themes. Recommended for ages 14+ and parental discretion for those under age 18.)

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